Myra vs Skye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Myra

Girl #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, fragrant resin"

Origin: Greek/Latin (myrrha)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
453
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My

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Skye

Girl #480 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky, cloud island"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scottish British American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#480
Total SSA Count
642
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Myra Rank #645
Skye Rank #480

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 vs #645 for Myra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Myra ___

  • Myra Jane
  • Myra Rose
  • Myra Claire
  • Myra Kate
  • Myra Louise
  • Myra Ann

Skye ___

  • Skye Rose
  • Skye Elise
  • Skye Aurora
  • Skye Josephine
  • Skye Miriam
  • Skye Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Myra

Iris Walter June Felix Agnes

If you choose Skye

Finn Rory Luna Bodhi River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Myra or Skye more popular?

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 compared to Myra at #645 in the United States.

What do Myra and Skye mean?

Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin). Skye means "sky, cloud island" (Old Norse origin).

Are Myra and Skye boy or girl names?

Myra is primarily a girl name. Skye is primarily a girl name.

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